My Account
I moved to Manly after realising a long-time dream to live on the Hibiscus Coast. My financial and management qualifications and experience will be an asset on the Local Board. My passion is for livable spaces for all, including enjoyment of our natural environment, ease of access utilising walkways, cycling paths and transport to enhance the area without taking away from our green areas, parks and reserves.
What are the three crucial issues facing the Hibiscus Coast?
1. Roading infrastructure
2. The peace and tranquility afforded to the Coast through enjoyment of the natural environment, parks and reserves must be maintained and protected.
3. Better communication between the local boards and Council.
How would you address those issues?
1. Penlink is important along with options such as smart lanes, public transport, cycle lanes and promotion of activities that reduce road usage by connecting walking, cycling and public transport.
2. Develop awareness through promotion and events utilising our parks. This would enhance pride and ownership and increase the commitment to protection of these spaces.
3. I will listen to the wants and needs of people living on the Coast and promote those which are possible through a realistic approach. We should tackle the high priorities – we as an area want to be heard and I have noted that while some people constantly put forward their pet projects – which are often not possible or feasible – they are then ignored for all matters because they have lost credibility.
What do you hope to achieve as a Local Board member?
I will listen to the community, not just those with vested interests, and implement options which provide the most for our way of life. With my strong financial background, having an MBA with Distinction (Corporate Finance) and experience working in the financial and tertiary education sectors, I can convincingly put forward proposals.
Develop a strong community with pride and foresight. Assist local events through the arts, sport and leisure.
A strong voice and conduit to Council and Auckland Transport. I will support Councillors who are challenging the bureaucracy that is stymieing our community and increasing costs.
